Turner, L.W. (author), Duncan, G.A. (author), Overhults, D.G. (author), Duross, D. (author), Catchen, R. (author), Thompson, R. (author), and Feidt, William B. (author)
Format:
Paper
Publication Date:
1998
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C24678
Notes:
Pages 545-553 in Fedro S. Zazueta and Jiannong Xin (eds.), Computers in agriculture: proceedings of the 7th international conference on computers in agriculture, Orlando, Florida, October 26-30, 1998. St. Joseph, Michigan: American Society of Agricultural Engineers. 999 pages.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 163 Document Number: C26957
Notes:
Background paper for the World Development Report 2008 by the World Bank and affiliated organizations. 44 pages., A background paper for "Innovating through science and technology," Chapter 7 of the World Development Report 2008.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 21 Document Number: B02332
Notes:
See also ID B02331, B02502;, Theodore Hutchcroft Collection, East Lansing, MI : National Project in Agricultural Communications (NPAC), [19-]. 24 p. (Number 1 in a Series), Includes six steps in organizing an agricultural information office. Also discusses communication - "the vital bridge."
Findings suggest that the contribution of agricultural extension services to India's food production can be claimed to the extent of 64.20 percent especially in the Punjab where this study was conducted with 500 farmers. Agricultural information services accounted for 8.59 percent of impact (increased farm production) on 60.17 percent of farmers. Knowledge gains through publicity and training camps accounted for 8.75 percent of impact on 61.24 percent of farmers.
